If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wished your skin felt firmer, smoother, or just a little more youthful, you would certainly not be alone! Unfortunately, collagen (the protein we all know that keeps our skin plump and bouncy) naturally declines with age, stress, and lifestyle, leading to fine lines, loss of elasticity and dullness! The good news? With the right skincare ingredients, you can help support and actually boost your collagen levels, no needles required!
Keep reading as we countdown the top performing ingredients that will help stimulate collagen in your skin restoring your complexion with a plumped, youthful glow!
So, what are the top collagen boosting ingredients?
The best collagen ingredients to look for in your skincare are those that either directly contain collagen or, more importantly, stimulate your skin's natural collagen production. The top scientifically supported ingredients include:
Retinol
The gold standard for renewal
Retinol (a form of vitamin A) is a powerhouse when it comes to collagen. It works by speeding up cell turnover and stimulating fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen and elastin. The result? Smoother, firmer skin and fewer visible fine lines.
Remember retinol can be strong, so always introduce it gradually, use it at night, and pair with SPF by day!
Vitamin C
The brightening collagen booster
Vitamin C is one of the most researched and google searched! Ingredients in skincare, and for very good reason. Not only does it brighten and even out skin tone, but it also plays a vital role in collagen synthesis (in fact it’s essential for stabilizing and synthesizing new collagen.) It is also the only antioxidant proven to protect against free radicals while stimulating collagen synthesis, helping to minimise fine lines and improve skin texture. Genius.
Peptides
The skin’s messengers
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messengers, telling your skin to ramp up collagen production. They help strengthen the skin barrier, improve elasticity, and soften the look of wrinkles. The best part? Peptides are usually gentle, making them great for all skin types.
AHAs and BHAs
The glow getter
Hydroxy acids really are another skincare superstar. Not only do they help your skin look fresher and glowier by exfoliating away dead cells, but they also support collagen production, which means firmer, smoother skin over time. Some experts even believe that by clearing out old collagen, your skin gets a chance to build fresh, new collagen in its place.
Niacinamide
The real multi-tasker
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, has been shown to boost collagen production within the dermal matrix. On top of that, it acts as a powerful antioxidant, helps reduce hyperpigmentation and redness, and strengthens the skin’s barrier function! By minimizing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) (the culprit behind dryness and cracking) it keeps skin healthier, hydrated, and more resilient.
Growth Factors (EGF’s)
The coaches for your skin
Growth factors are powerful proteins that play a pivotal role in skin rejuvenation by directly stimulating collagen and elastin production. When applied (through your skincare) they bind to receptors on skin cells, initiating cellular renewal and repair processes. Amazing right? This results in enhanced collagen synthesis, which helps diminish fine lines, improve elasticity, and restore youthful suppleness! Additionally, growth factors support healthy cell turnover and skin healing, making them excellent for boosting skin texture and overall radiance while reducing the impact of environmental stressors and inflammation.
Hyaluronic Acid
The plumping hydrator
While hyaluronic acid doesn’t directly create collagen, it works hand-in-hand with it. This moisture magnet holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, keeping skin hydrated, plump, and more resilient and well-hydrated skin is better at supporting collagen synthesis, meaning your complexion stays smoother and bouncier for longer!
For maximum anti-ageing and skin firming benefits, you’ll want to choose products that combine several of these collagen boosting ingredients, rather than relying on just one. A typical routine might include vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night, with peptides and niacinamide for added support. Just remember to look for products with high-quality, stabilized versions of these ingredients, and introduce them gradually to avoid irritation, especially retinol and vitamin C
These are the best collagen boosting skincare products on BC
While direct collagen application has its multiple benefits, the real magic happens when you stimulate your skin's own collagen production! Here are the collagen boosting skincare we can’t get enough of at BC!
Pevonia Micro-Retinol Essential Moisturiser
This powerhouse moisturiser combines two of the most scientifically proven collagen-boosting ingredients, micro-encapsulated Retinol (for gentle yet effective collagen stimulation) with Vitamin C (to protect existing collagen and support new production). And it’s also formulated with hyaluronic acid and Marine Collagen too! It intensely repairs, smoothes, brightens, firms and hydrates skin. It really is the perfect product for those ready to tackle advanced signs of ageing. And when it’s paired with the Pevonia Micro Retinol Essential Serum the results are outstanding.
Pevonia Stem Cells Intensive Cream
For those wanting the ultimate anti-aging experience, and aren’t quite ready for retinol, this revolutionary de-aging moisturiser should be your go-to! Combining Retinol with Peptides, Vitamins C and E, and Marine Collagen, it deeply hydrates and repairs the skin, softening the appearance of fine lines, and gradually transforming skin texture and firmness.
Pevonia "C" Complexe with Oxyzomes
This global best-selling Vitamin C serum is not only packed with powerful antioxidants to brighten dull skin, but it’s also rich in Hyaluronic Acid too! What makes it extra special? The vitamin C is encapsulated in Oxyzomes, so it absorbs better and works harder. It also helps boost collagen and protect your skin from free radicals (aka skin-damaging nasties). It’s lightweight, super effective, and leaves your skin looking fresh, firm, and seriously radiant after every application. Game-changer!
Hubislab MineExo Peptide Ampoule
This high-performance serum is a standout for anyone looking to restore, firm, and deeply hydrate their skin. Powered by Exosome Technology, it delivers peptides, growth factors, and antioxidants deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen, improve elasticity, reduce wrinkles and protect the skin barrier! Hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen deeply hydrate skin, while a powerhouse vitamin complex (Retinol, Vitamin C, and E) brightens and protects against free radicals. It’s outstanding!
Phytomer Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream
Your skin does its best repair work at night, and this luxurious anti-ageing night cream is packed with AHA’s, marine botanicals that help stimulate collagen synthesis while you sleep! It’s beautifully subtle fragrance and rich texture literally cocoons skin in nourishing hydration so your skin gets all the benefits while you slumber. It’s the perfect partner to your daytime collagen-boosting cream, helping you wake up with smoother, radiant and more refreshed skin. I can personally vouch for that!
Vie Collection Time Control EGF Deep Wrinkles Firming Cream
Inspired by the professional benefits of EGF (Epidermal growth factor) injections to combat deep wrinkles, loss of elasticity and devitalization, this deeply nourishing cream is formulated with powerful cosmetic ingredients including EGF-like peptides and pro-collagen peptides to visibly reverse lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity, lack of density and sagging skin!
You’ll notice immediate results as skin feels and appears smoother, softer and more supple and after continued use wrinkles are visibly filled and skin is noticeably firmer. Outstanding!
What’s more for the month of September when you purchase this cream, you’ll receive a FREE Vie Collection Micellar Water Face, Eyes & Lips!
With the right skincare, you can actually help stimulate collagen production, replenish hydration, and support your skin’s youthful structure all in one. Amazing right? And this collection of high-performance collagen-boosting products really do deliver visible results!
